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Subaru Ascent may be missing body spot welds
high How serious is it? About this label
In a crash, the missing welds may leave the vehicle's body weaker than designed, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V508000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body:roof And Pillars |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles that may be missing some spot welds on or around the B-pillar, part of the vehicle's body structure. Welds like these hold the body together, so missing ones leave the vehicle weaker than intended. Dealers will inspect each vehicle to check whether the welds are there. If any are missing, Subaru will replace the vehicle itself, free of charge, rather than repairing it.
What you should do
2. Contact a Subaru dealer, or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (Subaru recall number WTU-80), to have the vehicle inspected.
3. The inspection, and a replacement vehicle if welds are missing, are free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V508000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
The bigger picture
- Subaru Structure Recalls Cover Body Welds and Rear Hatch Supports · all 3 Subaru recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.
- Safety risk
- In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.